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Combine protein, grains, and vegetables for satisfying midday meals

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Less cleanup and big flavour — roast everything on a single tray

Smart Snacking

Pair protein with fibre to keep energy steady between meals

Chef's Pick

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Chef's Main Meal Tip

"Plan one protein, one starch, and one vegetable — then vary the flavours all week. Great main meals don't have to be complicated to feel special."

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks from our community

Moong Dal Chilla | Healthy Indian Savory Lentil Pancakes
Breakfast Meals
Moong Dal Chilla | Healthy Indian Savory Lentil Pancakes

Moong Dal Chilla is a popular Indian savory pancak...

4 hours 35 minutes min Easy
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Spaghetti Pesto
Breakfast Meals
Spaghetti Pesto

Spaghetti Pesto is a simple and flavorful Italian...

30 min Easy
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Spaghetti Primavera
Breakfast Meals
Spaghetti Primavera

Spaghetti Primavera is a fresh and colorful pasta...

30 min Easy
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Spaghetti Puttanesca
Breakfast Meals
Spaghetti Puttanesca

Spaghetti Puttanesca is a bold and flavorful Itali...

30 min Easy
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Spaghetti Alfredo
Breakfast Meals
Spaghetti Alfredo

Spaghetti Alfredo is a creamy and comforting pasta...

30 min Easy
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Spaghetti Meatballs
Breakfast Meals
Spaghetti Meatballs

Spaghetti Meatballs is a classic Italian-American...

30 min Easy
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Shengjian Bao | Crispy-Bottom Chinese Soup Dumplings
Breakfast Meals
Shengjian Bao | Crispy-Bottom Chinese Soup Dumplings

Shengjian Bao are popular Chinese pan-fried soup d...

1 hour 55 minutes min Easy
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Bryndzové Halušky | Traditional Slovak Potato Dumplings
Dinner Meals
Bryndzové Halušky | Traditional Slovak Potato Dumplings

Bryndzové Halušky is Slovakia’s beloved national d...

45 minutes min Easy
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Suanla Chaoshou Recipe | Chinese Hot & Sour Wontons in Chili Sauce
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Suanla Chaoshou Recipe | Chinese Hot & Sour Wontons in Chili Sauce

Suanla Chaoshou is a popular Sichuan dish featurin...

50 minutes min Easy
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Brazilian Pastel | Crispy Deep-Fried Stuffed Pastries
Snack Ideas
Brazilian Pastel | Crispy Deep-Fried Stuffed Pastries

Brazilian Pastel is a popular street-food favorite...

45 minutes min Easy
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Agnolotti Recipe | Classic Italian Stuffed Pasta with Ricotta & Spinach
Dinner Meals
Agnolotti Recipe | Classic Italian Stuffed Pasta with Ricotta & Spinach

Agnolotti are traditional Italian stuffed pasta or...

1 hour 15 minutes min Easy
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Har Gow | Classic Chinese Shrimp Dumplings
Breakfast Meals
Har Gow | Classic Chinese Shrimp Dumplings

Har Gow are delicate Cantonese shrimp dumplings an...

1 hour 20 minutes min Easy
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Georgian Khinkali Recipe | Traditional Beef & Pork Soup Dumplings
Lunch Meals
Georgian Khinkali Recipe | Traditional Beef & Pork Soup Dumplings

Georgian Khinkali are traditional dumplings filled...

1 hour 30 minutes min Easy
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Chimaki |  Japanese Bamboo Leaf Sticky Rice Dumplings
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Chimaki | Japanese Bamboo Leaf Sticky Rice Dumplings

Chimaki is a traditional Japanese dish made with s...

Approximately 5½–7½ hours min Easy
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Empanada Recipe | Crispy Beef-Filled Latin American Hand Pies
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Empanada Recipe | Crispy Beef-Filled Latin American Hand Pies

Empanadas are savory hand pies made with flaky pas...

1 hour 15 minutes min Easy
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Shumai | Classic Chinese Steamed Dumplings
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Shumai | Classic Chinese Steamed Dumplings

Shumai are classic Chinese steamed dumplings known...

40 minutes min Easy
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Samosa Recipe | Crispy Indian Potato & Pea Samosas
Snack Ideas
Samosa Recipe | Crispy Indian Potato & Pea Samosas

Samosas are popular South Asian pastries made with...

1 hour min Easy
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Wonton | Classic Chinese Dumplings with Savory Pork Filling
Snack Ideas
Wonton | Classic Chinese Dumplings with Savory Pork Filling

Wontons are classic Chinese dumplings made with th...

40 minutes min Easy
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Vareniki Recipe | Traditional Ukrainian Potato & Cheese Dumplings
Dinner Meals
Vareniki Recipe | Traditional Ukrainian Potato & Cheese Dumplings

Vareniki are traditional Ukrainian dumplings made...

1 hour 15 minutes min Easy
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Korean Mandu | Traditional Korean Dumplings
Snack Ideas
Korean Mandu | Traditional Korean Dumplings

Korean Mandu are delicious dumplings filled with a...

50 minutes min Easy
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Chinese Jiaozi Recipe | Traditional Pork & Vegetable Dumplings
Snack Ideas
Chinese Jiaozi Recipe | Traditional Pork & Vegetable Dumplings

Chinese Jiaozi are traditional dumplings made with...

1 hour 15 minutes min Easy
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Pierogi | Traditional Polish Potato & Cheese Dumplings
Snack Ideas
Pierogi | Traditional Polish Potato & Cheese Dumplings

Pierogi...png 2.7 MBPierogi are classic Polish dum...

1 hour 30 minutes min Easy
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Russian Pelmeni Recipe | Traditional Meat-Filled Dumplings
Lunch Meals
Russian Pelmeni Recipe | Traditional Meat-Filled Dumplings

Russian Pelmeni are traditional dumplings made wit...

1 hour 15 minutes min Easy
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Manti |  Traditional Turkish Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt
Dinner Meals
Manti | Traditional Turkish Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt

Manti are small, tender Turkish dumplings traditio...

1 hour 30 minutes min Easy
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Japanese Gyoza Recipe | Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings
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Japanese Gyoza Recipe | Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Japanese Gyoza are delicious pan-fried dumplings f...

1 hour min Easy
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